To the editor:
As we approach the birthday of the Prince of Peace, Jesus’ own ways and teachings of non-violence come to the fore in Pope Francis’ important statement released Dec. 12, 2016 entitled: “Non-violence — a Style of Politics for Peace.”
In a world streaming with refugees from the terrors of war, this welcome message will be delivered verbally by the Pope on Jan. 1, 2017 — the annual World Day of Peace.
Every Friday from noon-12:30 p.m., a silent vigil for peace (continuous weekly for over 14 years) takes place nearHoulton’s Peace Pole in Monument Park. As we pray for peace and justice, we are encouraged by the Pope’s words: “Countering violence with violence leads at best to forced migrations
and enormous suffering … at worst, it can lead to death, physical and spiritual, of many people, if not all.”
We echo the words of Pope Francis: “May charity and non-violence govern how we treat each other as individuals, within society and in international life.”
